I don’t know what it is about donuts. Even the thought of them make me drool. Whenever I am on a diet and I start craving something sweet, I dream about donuts. I think lots of you will share my obsession though:) Continue reading “Go nuts for donuts!”
Mango smoothie
I am starting new job tomorrow and I am smothered with a cold. I am trying to boost my immune system as much as I can, which means having lots of good stuff:) This mango, lemon and orange smoothie has added secret ingredient – turmeric, which is anti inflammatory and should help me feeling a little bit more like a human again. Cheers!
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Date and honey cake
You know when you see something in a cook book or a food magazine that you like and you want to make, but you never get to actually do it? Yeah, me too. This time though I thought I will try this no refined sugar cake from Food and Wine Magazine. And you know what? I will make this cake again. You can’t tell there is no refined sugar as honey and dates work very well to bring the sweetness out. Continue reading “Date and honey cake”
Pesto
This is easy and quick recipe with tons of flavour! It is so fragrant that when I ‘taste’ it, I just have to stop myself from eating the whole batch with bread… It is brilliant with tomato soup or with pasta on its own, or just on the slice of crusty ciabatta. Try it! Continue reading “Pesto”
Szarlotka – polish apple pie
I am home sick. Although I am living away from my family for the last thirteen years, I still get home sick. To brighten up mood I decided to bake what my mam used to make almost every Saturday morning.
Raspberries and Cream Pavlova
Crispy outside and soft, airy inside…tangy raspberries combined with richness of cream and freshness of mint… what’s not to love! My sister in law makes perfect pavlova so I ‘borrowed’ her recipe:) Continue reading “Raspberries and Cream Pavlova”
Baked buckwheat and apple
Are you looking for an alternative to your morning porridge? Do you like buckwheat? If so, this recipe is for you! Cinnamon, apple and walnuts give this ‘breakfast cake’ luscious feel while coconut milk, vanilla and maple syrup are match made in heaven! Continue reading “Baked buckwheat and apple”
Tropical raspberry smoothie
It is winter here and I am dreaming of a sunny beach. This berrylicious tropical smoothie has the power to take me straight there! The combination of pineapple, mango and coconut works beautifully with anything else you wish to add to it, but I chose raspberries, banana and lime for this holiday taste I am after right now. Continue reading “Tropical raspberry smoothie”
Festive Gingerbread Biscuits
Christmas is coming and what the better way to start feeling festive than with some baking! Gingerbread is probably one of the most popular bakes this time of the year and the recipe below is my Mam’s one. Make sure to get kids decorating! They will love it! Continue reading “Festive Gingerbread Biscuits”
Hummus
Believe it or not, I only started to eat hummus few years ago. But only when I tried the home made version I truly fell for it! This classic recipe is so addictive that I need to stop myself from eating it straight from the mixing bowl. Continue reading “Hummus”